Nisha S J, CSI Institute of Legal Studies, Parassala INTRODUCTION Sexual harassment at the workplace constitutes one of the most challenging social and legal issues of modern times. It is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that negatively affects an employee’s work environment or employment conditions. The repercussions of such conduct are not limited to the individual but extend to organiza

Kanishka Somni & Khushi Thakur, National Law Institute University, Bhopal ABSTRACT This paper examines the principle of separation of power as a fundamental element of constitutional democracies, with a comparative analysis of the United States and India. The main objective which is sought to be achieved by the application of this principle is prevention of concentration of power and the safeguarding democratic governance by distributing the powers among the three organs of t

Vaishnavi V Shankar, School of Law, Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences. ABSTRACT In India, Compensatory afforestation represents one of the most significant legal mechanisms to streamline developmental imperatives with environmental protection. It constitutes as a cornerstone of India’s forest governance model mandated as an environmental safeguard under the Forest Conservation Act, 1980 and operationalized through the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016. The Compen

Simran Ambekar, Shri. Jayantilal H. Patel Law College ABSTRACT In modern society social media has become one of the most influential forces. They use those platforms to expend content such as sharing sites, social networking, blogs and wikis-to create, modify share and discuss internet content. The social media also help in transforming communication, culture, politics, and individual behavior. Social media is vast in nature and performs many functions; therefore, it does not

Ritu Singh, LLM (Constitution), Department of Law, Amity University, Lucknow Dr. Kavya Chandel, Assistant Professor, Department of Law, Amity University, Lucknow ABSTRACT This paper examines judicial review in India as a constitutional mechanism that advances political accountability in a majoritarian parliamentary democracy. Although the Constitution does not use the phrase “judicial review,” it entrenches the power through Articles 13, 32, 226 and related jurisdictional pro

Aarushi Aggarwal, LLM, School of Law, IILM University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh ABSTRACT Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the legal landscape, particularly in the collection, analysis, and presentation of evidence in criminal and civil proceedings. From automated surveillance systems and predictive policing tools to advanced digital forensic analysis, AI technologies are increasingly being deployed to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and speed in investig

Yash Shrivastava, BBA. LLB. (Hons.), Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar. ABSTRACT In the Indian socio-legal world, marriage has traditionally been considered to be a sacrosanct institution granting the husband an unconditioned and life- long possession of the body of his wife. It is also a very strong patriarchal assumption that has been used as the ideological underpinning of the marital rape exception, which is not a criminal offence on the part of

Nishita R, School of Law, M S Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences ABSTRACT Plastic has become one of the most popular materials in modern society due to its durability, flexibility, and low production costs. However, the rapid rise in plastic consumption has raised major environmental and public health problems, owing to inappropriate disposal and poor waste management systems. This research paper examines India’s legislative framework for plastic waste management and anal

Dhyaanee Riteshkumar Joshi, School of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) ABSTRACT The prioritisation of government dues in corporate insolvency proceedings has remained a significant issue within India’s insolvency framework under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. While the Code introduced a structured creditor hierarchy through the waterfall mechanism under Section 53, placing government dues below secured and unsecured financial creditors, judicial developments h

Gargi, Amity Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, Amity University, Noida ABSTRACT The doctrine of fair dealing functions as a crucial limitation on the exclusive rights granted to copyright holders. Copyright law aims to encourage creativity and innovation by granting authors control over their works; however, this control cannot be absolute. In order to maintain a balance between the rights of authors and the interests of society, the law recognizes certain exceptions that

Pratishtha Saxena, Research Scholar, Department of Law, Brahmanand P.G. College, Kanpur Dr. V.S. Tripathi, Professor, Department of Law, Brahmanand P.G. College, Kanpur ABSTRACT: Marital rape has emerged as one of the most controversial and widely debated issues in contemporary Indian legal discourse. Although rape is recognized as a serious criminal offence under criminal law, Indian legislation continues to retain an exception where the alleged perpetrator is the husband of

Aditya Sinha, University of Mumbai, Thane Sub-Campus ABSTRACT The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) brings a significant change to India’s criminal procedural framework by replacing the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC). This reform has mostly been discussed in the context of general criminal justice. However, its effects on corporate criminal liability have not received much attention. Corporations and their officers face increasing prosecution for econom

Likitha M, JSS Law College, Mysuru M C Usharani, JSS Law College, Mysuru ABSTRACT The rapid development of digital payment systems has significantly transformed the financial landscape in India. With the growing use of internet banking, mobile wallets, debit and credit cards, and Unified Payments Interface (UPI), consumers increasingly rely on electronic platforms for financial transactions. While digital payment systems enhance convenience, efficiency, and financial inclusio

Surbhi Kumari, PhD Scholar, Sangam University, Bhilwara, Rajasthan Dr. Omprakash Somkuwar, Assistant Professor, Sangam University ABSTRACT Surrogacy has emerged as a significant reproductive option in contemporary society, particularly for individuals and couples facing infertility or medical constraints. In India, surrogacy practices initially developed in the absence of a dedicated legal framework, resulting in the country becoming a major hub for commercial surrogacy. This

Milana S., Undergraduate Student, B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), VIT School of Law (VITSOL), Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai, India Zoya Hafiz, Undergraduate Student, B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), VIT School of Law (VITSOL), Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai, India Dr. Saji Sivan S, Assistant Professor of Law, VIT School of Law (VITSOL), Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai, India ABSTRACT Rural employment and Rural development are two identical concepts which has been need

Aishwarya Singh, LL.B. (Hons.), Amity University Noida ABSTRACT This paper examines the complex legal framework governing the adjudication of delay and cost-overrun claims within the Indian infrastructure sector. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the statutory backbone anchored by the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, which equips arbitral tribunals with the procedural flexibility and expert integration necessary to resolve highly technical construction disputes w

Ayush Verma, National Law Institute University, Bhopal Anshika Kaushik, National Law Institute University, Bhopal Rishi Mudgal, National Law Institute University, Bhopal ABSTRACT The rapid growth of India’s platform-based gig economy has exposed structural gaps in traditional labour regulation. The Code on Social Security, 2020 introduced statutory recognition of gig and platform workers and created a framework for social security schemes funded through aggregator contributio

Anwesha Atul, Christ (Deemed to be) University, Central Campus, Bangalore ABSTRACT Criminalization of marital rape has become a legal and constitutional issue of concern in the modern world of gender justice especially in regard to the current legislative stagnation, judicial review, and the global requirements of human rights that seem to focus on consent, dignity, and bodily autonomy in intimate relations. The changing normative order notwithstanding, in a number of jurisdi

Saraswi Srinivas, ICFAI Law School, Hyderabad ABSTRACT Artificial Intelligence (AI) has changed in many areas in various aspects of modern business, including how they are building brand identity. Many companies now use AI to generate brand names, logos, and plan marketing strategies. These system study large data such as consumer behaviour containing patterns, and existing trademarks. As a result, AI systems can generate numerous branding options within seconds, enabling com

Dr. Shilpa S. Dolharkar, Resident, DCDRC ABSTRACT This research paper analyzes the evolution of consumer protection in India with a spotlight on the legal landscape and its effectiveness. It particularly examines the impact of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, designed to address the complexities of the digital age. While the Act provides a strong foundation, this study reveals persistent challenges, including limited consumer awareness, judicial inefficiencies, and enforcem

Anay Mangal, LL.B., Amity University, Lucknow Dr. Mudra Singh, Assistant Professor, Amity University, Lucknow Introduction Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has gradually transformed from a voluntary ethical practice to a structured legal obligation in India. Traditionally, many Indian business houses such as the Tata Group, Birla Group, and Bajaj Group engaged in philanthropy long before CSR became a formal concept. Their contributions toward education, healthcare, and s

Dhiya Madhan, Christ (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus ABSTRACT Intangible cultural heritage the songs patterns and knowledge passed down through generation lives in the hands and voices of communities, not in museums or lists. Yet, while UNESCO’S 2003 convention Celebrates these living traditions, it feels to protect the custodians from appropriation modification and dispossession. This paper argues that recognition without enforceable rights is a hollow promise,

Laksh Manuja, B.COM LLB (Hons.), Jindal Global Law School ABSTRACT To solve the structural mismatch between fixed fund lifecycles and the extended maturation periods of high potential portfolio assets, continuation funds have become a popular private equity tool. Although market driven governance principles and regulatory monitoring have made these structures institutionalized in developed economies, their adoption in India is still in its infancy. The SEBI (Alternative Inve

Shayani Chakraborty, Department of Law, University of Calcutta, Hazra Campus, 51/1, Hazra Road, Kolkata-700019, West Bengal, India Adamas University, Adamas Knowledge City, Barasat – Barrackpore Road, Jagannathpur, 24 Parganas (North), Kolkata – 700126, West Bengal, India ABSTRACT The study had examined the impact of forest legislation on gender roles in indigenous forest-based employment in West Bengal, with particular emphasis on women’s traditional roles in non-timber fore